Espektro
spectrumnoun
- Alternative meanings
spectrum; continuous range; set of frequencies, colors, waves, or signals; broad variety of possibilities; spectrum in science, technology, or analysis
- Pronunciation
es-PEK-troh
- Root and affixes
Adapted loanword from espectro/spectrum. Used in scientific, technical, medical, and figurative contexts.
- Variants or conjugations
spectrum; spectrum; electromagnetic spectrum; color spectrum; broad range/scope
- Related words and expressions
color; light; wave; signal; frequency; radiation; technology
- Meaning and usage notes
For a scientific or technical spectrum, espektro is clear. If espectro means ghost or apparition, use fantasma or multo depending on context.
Ang kahayag adunay lain-laing kolor sa espektro.
Light has different colors in the spectrum.
Gigamit nila ang espektro sa frequency sa komunikasyon.
They used the frequency spectrum in communication.